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The title role of Madame Butterfly in Opera Philadelphia's production is represented by a puppet, voiced and manipulated by Karen Chia-ling Ho.
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ evades ‘Puccini’s trap’ with an operatic puppet

The short story and opera is both beautiful and a problem. Opera Philadelphia designed a puppet to help it avoid orientalism.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles agree to 3-year, $96 million extension with A. J. Brown

An Associated Press source spoke anonymously Thursday because the financial terms were not announced. Brown is set to become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.

1 year ago

Joe Biden and Jordan Matthews
Politics & Policy

Biden campaign: ‘No, football is not boring’

Looking to capitalize on the start of the 2024 NFL draft, the Biden-Harris campaign just released a football-themed ad.

1 year ago

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David McCormick and Bob Casey
Politics & Policy

Debates to play a major role in Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate election

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election. McCormick is readily accepting.

1 year ago

Water at Long Beach Township
Community

At the Jersey Shore, gusts of activity underway by friends and foes of offshore wind energy projects

Eight Jersey Shore beach towns tell state utility regulators that a wind farm proposal is more expensive than thought and will cost economic activity by driving away tourists.

1 year ago

Protesters at temple
Community

Philly university students join nationwide call for ceasefire in Gaza; encampment established at Penn

Hundreds marched through Center City on Thursday, stopping at Philly campuses and City Hall, calling for a permanent ceasefire and demanding local divestment from Israel.

1 year ago

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Anthony Roth Costanzo poses for a portrait
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s new leader comes into the office from the stage

The famed countertenor plans to keep performing while leading the opera company.

1 year ago

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President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity but decision’s timing is unclear

The Supreme Court is taking up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.

1 year ago

File photo: BalletX performance (Courtesy of BalletX)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Relays, Mexican Week, Zepparella, VinylCon! and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Spencer and Sam Holm
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Looking for a home in the Philly area this spring? Good luck

Prospective homebuyers still face an uphill battle finding a house in the Philly area. High prices and mortgage rates continue to be a burden.

1 year ago

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A close-up of someone's gun on a holster. On their arm is a tattoo that reads
Politics & Policy

Legislation banning guns on college campuses advances out of Del. House committee

The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.

1 year ago

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St. Michael's School and Nursery undergoing construction
Community

Delaware’s oldest child care center gets federal funds to support $7 million reconstruction

Since 1890, St. Michael's School and Nursery has been serving families in Wilmington. Now the historic facility is undergoing major renovations.

1 year ago

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Agnes Callamard
Courts & Law

World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says

The human rights organization's annual report says powerful governments, including the U.S., Russia and China, have led a global disregard for international rules and values.

1 year ago

Pa. activists outside the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Center in North Philly
Politics & Policy

Ambivalence and protest votes: Pa. primary exposes challenges for Biden, Trump in race for president

Less than 18% of registered voters in Philly voted in Tuesday’s election — considerably lower than the 20–25% usually seen on primary day.

1 year ago

mail ballots being processed
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up

A redesigned form on the outside of mail-in ballot envelopes didn't prevent some voters from failing to complete it accurately, meaning some primary votes won't count.

1 year ago

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